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Chief Growth Officer roles sit at the intersection of revenue strategy and organizational leadership, making them strong candidates for EB-2 sponsorship under the advanced-degree pathway. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, and many CGO positions qualify without the H-1B lottery.
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Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Optum Life Sciences is the senior executive accountable for defining and driving Optum's Life Sciences growth strategy across manufacturers, biopharma, med‑tech, and emerging ecosystem partners.
This role owns where and how Optum grows in Life Sciences - spanning market strategy, portfolio expansion, enterprise solutioning, and long‑term value creation. The CGO operates at an enterprise level, orchestrating capabilities across Optum Health, Optum Insight, Optum Rx, and enabling functions to unlock differentiated, scalable growth for Life Sciences clients.
The CGO is a strategic architect, integrator, and enterprise influencer, operating above day‑to‑day sales execution and focused on shaping Optum's future Life Sciences growth agenda.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires within 30 minutes of an office in Minnesota or Washington, D.C., you'll be required to work a minimum of four days per week in-office.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enterprise Growth Strategy
- Define and own the Life Sciences growth strategy, including market prioritization, growth vectors, and multi‑year expansion plans
- Identify and size new growth opportunities, adjacencies, and business models aligned to Life Sciences market needs and Optum's enterprise capabilities
- Translate external market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and client needs into actionable growth priorities
Portfolio & Investment Strategy
- Shape the Life Sciences portfolio strategy, influencing solution roadmap decisions, investment allocation, and build / buy / partner choices
- Partner with Product, Strategy, and Business leaders to ensure offerings are designed for scale, differentiation, and enterprise leverage
- Drive coherence across offerings to deliver integrated, client‑centric Life Sciences solutions, rather than fragmented products
Enterprise Orchestration & Integration
- Serve as the single point of growth orchestration for Life Sciences across Optum Health, Optum Insight, Optum Rx, and Enterprise Growth teams
- Align cross‑functional stakeholders across clinical, analytics, technology, operations, and finance to deliver against Life Sciences growth priorities
- Influence outcomes across a highly matrixed environment through executive presence, clarity of strategy, and enterprise credibility
Go‑to‑Market & Commercial Enablement
- Establish enterprise go‑to‑market strategies for Life Sciences growth, including solution positioning, value articulation, and market entry approaches
- Partner with Sales, Client Executives, and Growth Enablement to ensure growth strategy is translated into disciplined execution
- Act as executive sponsor for priority Life Sciences clients, partnerships, and strategic pursuits
Partnerships & External Leadership
- Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with Life Sciences clients, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances that accelerate growth and extend Optum's Life Sciences footprint
- Represent Optum as a senior growth leader in the Life Sciences market, reinforcing Optum's role as a trusted, innovative partner
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree of equivalent experience required
- 10+ years' experience leading enterprise growth strategy in complex, matrixed organizations
- 5+ years of experience with deep understanding of the Life Sciences ecosystem, including payer, provider, data, analytics, and regulatory intersections
- Ability to operate above functional silos, integrating strategy, product, and commercial levers
- Executive presence to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
- Track record of translating strategy into scalable, long‑term growth outcomes
- Ability and willingness to travel between 25-50%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA or advanced degree
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $200,400 to $343,500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Optum Life Sciences is the senior executive accountable for defining and driving Optum's Life Sciences growth strategy across manufacturers, biopharma, med‑tech, and emerging ecosystem partners.
This role owns where and how Optum grows in Life Sciences - spanning market strategy, portfolio expansion, enterprise solutioning, and long‑term value creation. The CGO operates at an enterprise level, orchestrating capabilities across Optum Health, Optum Insight, Optum Rx, and enabling functions to unlock differentiated, scalable growth for Life Sciences clients.
The CGO is a strategic architect, integrator, and enterprise influencer, operating above day‑to‑day sales execution and focused on shaping Optum's future Life Sciences growth agenda.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires within 30 minutes of an office in Minnesota or Washington, D.C., you'll be required to work a minimum of four days per week in-office.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enterprise Growth Strategy
- Define and own the Life Sciences growth strategy, including market prioritization, growth vectors, and multi‑year expansion plans
- Identify and size new growth opportunities, adjacencies, and business models aligned to Life Sciences market needs and Optum's enterprise capabilities
- Translate external market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and client needs into actionable growth priorities
Portfolio & Investment Strategy
- Shape the Life Sciences portfolio strategy, influencing solution roadmap decisions, investment allocation, and build / buy / partner choices
- Partner with Product, Strategy, and Business leaders to ensure offerings are designed for scale, differentiation, and enterprise leverage
- Drive coherence across offerings to deliver integrated, client‑centric Life Sciences solutions, rather than fragmented products
Enterprise Orchestration & Integration
- Serve as the single point of growth orchestration for Life Sciences across Optum Health, Optum Insight, Optum Rx, and Enterprise Growth teams
- Align cross‑functional stakeholders across clinical, analytics, technology, operations, and finance to deliver against Life Sciences growth priorities
- Influence outcomes across a highly matrixed environment through executive presence, clarity of strategy, and enterprise credibility
Go‑to‑Market & Commercial Enablement
- Establish enterprise go‑to‑market strategies for Life Sciences growth, including solution positioning, value articulation, and market entry approaches
- Partner with Sales, Client Executives, and Growth Enablement to ensure growth strategy is translated into disciplined execution
- Act as executive sponsor for priority Life Sciences clients, partnerships, and strategic pursuits
Partnerships & External Leadership
- Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with Life Sciences clients, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances that accelerate growth and extend Optum's Life Sciences footprint
- Represent Optum as a senior growth leader in the Life Sciences market, reinforcing Optum's role as a trusted, innovative partner
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree of equivalent experience required
- 10+ years' experience leading enterprise growth strategy in complex, matrixed organizations
- 5+ years of experience with deep understanding of the Life Sciences ecosystem, including payer, provider, data, analytics, and regulatory intersections
- Ability to operate above functional silos, integrating strategy, product, and commercial levers
- Executive presence to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
- Track record of translating strategy into scalable, long‑term growth outcomes
- Ability and willingness to travel between 25-50%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA or advanced degree
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $200,400 to $343,500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chief Growth Officer
Document your revenue impact before applying
PERM requires your employer to prove the role demands your specific qualifications. Compile measurable outcomes, such as ARR growth percentages and market-expansion results, that tie your credentials directly to the CGO function before any filing begins.
Target companies with existing PERM infrastructure
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for senior revenue or growth roles. Firms that have done this before move faster and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process when legal costs arise.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification upfront
CGO roles typically qualify under EB-2 as positions requiring an advanced degree or its equivalent. Confirm the classification with your employer's counsel before PERM is filed, because reclassifying later restarts the priority date clock.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter Chief Growth Officer openings by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. This narrows your list to employers who have completed PERM filings for comparable executive roles, saving weeks of manual OFLC research.
Negotiate sponsorship terms in your offer letter
Ask the employer to specify PERM filing timing, fee coverage, and portability provisions before you sign. CGO offers rarely include these details by default, and renegotiating after onboarding is substantially harder.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin monthly
Once your I-140 is approved, your wait for a visa number depends on your birth country and preference category. Nationals from India and China face multi-year backlogs even for EB-2, so USCIS processing estimates alone won't tell you when you can file for adjustment of status.
Green Card Chief Growth Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Growth Officer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most CGO positions qualify under EB-2 because the role requires an advanced degree in business, marketing, or a related field, or the equivalent in progressive executive experience. EB-3 remains available if the employer's job description requires only a bachelor's degree. The classification affects your priority date and ultimately how long you wait for a visa number, so confirming the category before PERM is filed matters.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a CGO role?
An employment-based green card through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status requiring renewal every few years. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, and approval doesn't depend on a random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to three years for most countries, longer for nationals from India or China facing visa backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a CGO position?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL, demonstrating through a mandatory recruitment process that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. For a CGO, the employer must document the specific degree and experience requirements that justify the position. DOL audits are more common for senior executive roles, so clean documentation of the recruitment effort is essential before filing.
Where can I find Chief Growth Officer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search CGO openings specifically filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history. Rather than manually cross-referencing OFLC disclosure data, you can identify companies that have completed PERM filings for senior growth or revenue roles and apply directly. This is particularly useful for narrowing a long list of executive openings to those where sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring practice.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in line?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For CGO-level positions, a new growth or revenue leadership role at another company typically satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but you should confirm with your immigration counsel before accepting a new offer.